Episode 89: Peacock Parent: Buying back Time

In this episode, Christine Landis shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur. She created Peacock Parent, a service that connects parents with trusted experts and home services to delegate tasks they dread.

Christine discusses the importance of delegation, and the value of investing time in joy and self-care. She emphasizes the need for parents to prioritize their well-being and the benefits of hiring help to manage low joy tasks, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling family life. In this conversation, Christine shares her journey as a mother and the inspiration behind her initiative, Peacock Parent. 

She discusses the importance of creating a supportive network for parents, the lessons learned from motherhood, including the need to slow down and embrace playfulness, and her personal experiences with anxiety. Christine emphasizes the significance of outsourcing tasks to manage time effectively, highlighting the transformative impact of having a personal chef in her life.

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Takeaways

1. Delegation is crucial for parents to buy back their time and focus on joy.
2. The concept of 'Peacock Parent' encourages parents to embrace help and not do it all themselves.
3. Opportunity cost in parenting refers to the joy lost when doing low joy tasks.
4. Investing in help can lead to more quality time with children and partners.
5. Self-care is essential for family care and overall well-being.
6. Parents should view time as a currency and prioritize joy over tasks.
7. Hiring help doesn't have to be expensive; small delegations can make a big difference.
8. Children notice when parents are present and engaged, impacting their emotional health. My why is very much stemmed from wanting my kids to grow up differently.
9. There's a need for parents to value their time and seek help.